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Iran FM says foreign forces face constant risk of being caught in crossfire

To reduce risk, best solution is for them to leave, Abbas Araghchi added, after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed a response following accusations that Iran shot down an Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier.

The Hindu 10 Jun 2026 1:13 am

Indian entities on latest EU sanctions package on Russia

The proposed package focuses on energy, crypto and financial services and trade, including fisheries, European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen said

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 10:12 pm

Hezbollah urges Hezbollah to mend ties with Iran

We call on the Lebanese authorities to seize the opportunity available and correct their official relationship with the Islamic republic in a way that serves the interest of both states, says Hezbollah

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 10:11 pm

BGN overhaul signals new phase for Indonesia's Free Meal program

President Prabowo Subianto's recent shake-up of the National Nutrition Agency (BGN) leadership marks a fresh ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 9:33 pm

Minister pushes MSMEs Law revision to bolster competitiveness

Indonesian Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Minister MamanAbdurrahmanispushing for a ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 9:09 pm

Health Minister backs overhaul of free nutritious meals program

Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin has expressed full support for four measures proposed by the National Nutrition ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 6:44 pm

President Prabowo receives credentials from nine foreign ambassadors

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Tuesday received credentials from nine foreign ambassadors at the Merdeka ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 6:29 pm

Indonesia introduces new palm oil export rules ahead of 2027 shift

The Trade Ministrys new palm oil regulation (Permendag 16/2026) prioritizes strengthening state-owned exporting ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 6:08 pm

BI raises benchmark rate to attract foreign inflows

Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo said the central bank was reluctant to raise its benchmark interest rate ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 6:03 pm

Prabowo gathers military leaders to review strategic programs

President Prabowo Subianto convened a meeting with Indonesian National Armed Forces (TNI) top brass, including ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 6:02 pm

Some 25 foreigners deported for engaging in commercial photography

The Ministry of Immigration and Corrections has deported 25 foreign nationals who abused their residence permits by ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 5:31 pm

Indonesia turns to barter trade to reduce US dollar dependence

Trade Minister Budi Santoso said barter trade arrangements are among the government's strategies to reduce demand ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 5:24 pm

BI sees rupiah strengthening to Rp16,800-17,500 per US dollar in 2027

Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo has identified five macroeconomic and policy drivers expected to strengthen ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 5:16 pm

Batam prepared to become national aviation MRO hub: ministry

The Coordinating Ministry for Infrastructure and Regional Development has announced that Batam, in Riau Islands, is ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 4:52 pm

ANTARAaligns 2026 coverage with Prabowo's Asta Citaagenda

Indonesia's state news agency ANTARA said its 2026 editorial coverage is largely focused on reporting issues ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 4:19 pm

Indonesia unveils eight fiscal priorities for 2027 state budget

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has identified eight priority programs that will serve as the focus of fiscal ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 4:13 pm

RI Govt targets completion of regional structuring master plan by 2026

The Indonesian governmentaims to complete a national blueprint for regional restructuring before the end of ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 4:07 pm

Indonesia to continue budget efficiency drive in 2027: Minister

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has indicated that the government will continue its budget efficiency policy in ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 3:56 pm

Finance Minister targets 2027 budget deficit of 1.8-2.4 percent of GDP

Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa has set the 2027 State Budget (APBN) deficit target at between 1.8 percent and ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 3:39 pm

Indonesia prepares soybean subsidy to curb rupiah impact

The Indonesian government has decided to provide a soybean subsidy of Rp2,000 per kilogram, mobilizing state logistics ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 3:31 pm

Indonesia pushes traditional textiles into the global spotlight

The Ministry of Industry is partnering with the National Crafts Council (Dekranas) to foster a more supportive ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 3:24 pm

Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance to Launch in 2027!

-Capcom Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:9697) today announced thatMonster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, a massive expansion ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 3:23 pm

Ministry to expand creative skills training for correctional inmates

Minister of Creative Economy Teuku Riefky Harsya said the ministry aims to expand the development of creative talents ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 3:15 pm

Militants kill 6, abduct 8 security personnel in Pakistan: officials

The TTP posted an image of the men it had abducted on its social media channel and claimed responsibility for the attack

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 3:04 pm

Indonesia boosts farm research to support food self-sufficiency

The Agriculture Ministry and the National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) strengthened cooperation in ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 2:56 pm

Indonesia, Singapore deepen investment and green energy ties

Indonesia and Singapore are expanding cooperation in investment, the digital economy and green energy, with both ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 2:45 pm

Indonesia's clean power exports to Singapore delayed

Indonesia's planned exports of clean electricity to Singapore will not begin this year because the required ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 2:28 pm

Indonesia opens migrant worker helpdesk in Batam

Indonesia's Migrant Workers Protection Minister Mukhtarudin inaugurated a migrant worker protection helpdesk at the ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 2:00 pm

Indonesian govt sets roadmap to ensure child safety online

Indonesia's Minister of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi said the Road Map for Child ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 1:52 pm

Indonesia's stocks edge higher on Iran-Israel ceasefire hopes

Indonesia's benchmark stock index opened slightly higher on Tuesday, tracking gains across global markets as ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 1:51 pm

Bank Indonesia raises rate to defend rupiah

Bank Indonesia raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 5.50 percent, seeking to support the rupiah, ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 1:22 pm

Indonesia builds 100 food facilities to strengthen stocks

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman has said the construction of 100 post-harvest infrastructure units, including ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 1:12 pm

Indonesia reaffirms support for peace process in Myanmar

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono has reaffirmed the country's unwavering commitment to supporting an inclusive ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 1:00 pm

Indonesia seeks stronger social forestry through agroforestry

Indonesia's Deputy Forestry Minister Rohmat Marzuki called for improving the quality of social forestry management ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 12:36 pm

Indonesia deports 25 foreigners over illegal photography work

Indonesia has deported 25 foreign nationals involved in illegal photography businesses after complaints from local ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 12:34 pm

Political reality of Afghanistan has changed, UN sanctions regime must take this into account: India at UN

Indias UN Ambassador added that the history of close cooperation between India and Afghanistan continues to guide their modern-day relationship.

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 12:13 pm

Five-day BRICS meeting begins in Indore to discuss global issues in agriculture sector

As part of this conference, the Agriculture Working Group will hold deliberations till June 11 with officials from member countries

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 12:09 pm

Indonesia seeks to increase manufacturing export share to 30 percent

The Indonesian Ministry of Industry is seeking to increase the manufacturing sector's export share from 20 percent ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 11:59 am

Indonesia acts to prevent food price shocks amid rupiah slump

The Indonesian government has intensified its monitoring of food supplies and pricing to shield the national food ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 11:21 am

Tourism Ministry backs Jazz Gunung to boost mountain destinations

The Tourism Ministry has expressed support for the BRI Jazz Gunung Series 2026 as a strategic platform to strengthen ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 11:16 am

Indonesia tightens food safety to curb toxic pesticides

The National Food Agency (Bapanas) and Trade Ministry have strengthened a strategic cooperation to tighten oversight of ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 11:03 am

Indonesia eyes AI to accelerate 5G network adoption

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to become the definitive killer application driving the widespread ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 10:33 am

Indonesia prepares 280 million plantation seeds to boost economy

The Indonesian government is preparing to distribute roughly 280 million high-yielding cocoa and coconut seedlings, in ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 10:20 am

UK government warns big tech over nude images sent by children

This is not an impossible challenge, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told delegates at the London Tech Week conference

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 10:10 am

Indonesia highlights worker protections at ILC Geneva

Indonesian Minister of Manpower Yassierli has underscored the critical need for robust skills development, expanded job ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 10:07 am

Affordable internet key to boosting Indonesia's digital economy: govt

Affordable internet access is essential to unlocking a new wave of national digital economic growth, Deputy Minister of ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 9:51 am

Govt unseals Tiffany & Co. after US$5.37 million customs settlement

The Finance Ministry has officially unsealed the Tiffany & Co. boutique at Plaza Indonesia in Jakarta after the ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 9:24 am

RI seeks alternatives routes to cut internet reliance on Singapore

Indonesia is moving to bolster its digital sovereignty by establishing alternative network routes, aiming to break its ...

Antara News 9 Jun 2026 9:06 am

Pentagon labels tech giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD as aiding Chinese military

Created in 2021 by a congressional mandate, the list seeks to identify Chinese companies that the Pentagon considers to have links to the Chinese military

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 7:09 am

Peru presidential election: Leftist takes lead in too-close-to-call runoff

With 18 million ballots counted from the poll of June 7, Roberto Sanchez was ahead by about 15,000 votes, and the race was still much too close to call

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 7:09 am

Trumps $100,000 H-1B visa fee is unlawful, U.S. judge rules

U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston issued the ruling in a lawsuit filed by 20 Democratic state attorneys general challenging a fee Mr. Trump announced in September that dramatically raised the cost of obtaining H-1B visas.

The Hindu 9 Jun 2026 12:05 am

Kremlin says Macron, Merz and Starmer talk of peace, but help Kyiv with new weapons to continue the war

The leaders of Britain, Germany , and France said on June 7 they supported a proposal for talks between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Russian President Vladimir Putin to try to secure a ceasefire, and that Europe would play a role

The Hindu 8 Jun 2026 11:17 pm

Norway launches blue economy partnership with ASEAN in Jakarta

The Government of Norway officially launched the NorwayASEAN Collaboration on Development of Blue Economy in ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 10:05 pm

Indonesia pulls affordable cooking oil Minyakita from food aid program

Trade Minister Budi Santoso stated that Minyakita, Indonesia's government-backed affordable cooking oil brand, is ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 9:20 pm

Danantara Indonesia mulls expansion to aircraft leasing business

Danantara Indonesia mulls business expansion to aircraft leasing following purchase plan of new Boeing passenger jets ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 8:46 pm

Indonesia's BRIN turns to nuclear technology to boost food exports

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is focusing on developing innovations based on nuclear technology ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 8:34 pm

Indonesia moves to revive 8,034 flood-hit small industries

Indonesia's Industry Ministry has set a target to help the recovery of 8,034 small industries affected by last ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 8:07 pm

Indonesia and US air force hold high-intensity joint military exercise

The Quick Reaction Corps (Korpasgat) of the Indonesian Air Force conducted a joint exercise with the United States Air ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 7:45 pm

BRIN develops plastic waste-based fuel for fishermen

National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) is developing a technology that converts plastic waste into fuel for ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 7:30 pm

Said Iqbal unveils plan to overhaul Indonesia's labor system

Presidential Special Adviser for Manpower and Labor Welfare Said Iqbal vowed to focus his new role as President Prabowo ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 6:54 pm

Prabowo welcomes eight new ambassadors, reasserts non-alignment

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto received letters of credence from ambassadors of eight countries at the Merdeka ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 6:41 pm

New Saudi rules could reshape Indonesia's 2027 hajj operations

Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mochamad Irfan Yusuf stated that the government will adjust preparations for the 2027 Hajj ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 6:10 pm

How the Dreams and Aspirations of Bangladeshi Students Have Been Crushed

Affiliation with the Chhatra League, the students wing of the Awami League, before October 2024, was not an offense. It cannot be treated as one now.

The Diplomat 8 Jun 2026 6:05 pm

Bali-St. Petersburg ties stronger cooperation: Governor Koster

Bali Governor WayanKostersaidthe friendly ties between Bali and St.Petersburg are getting ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 5:48 pm

President Prabowo appoints Said Iqbal as manpower special adviser

President Prabowo Subianto officially swore in Confederation of Indonesian Trade Unions (KSPI) President Said Iqbal as ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 5:35 pm

Regional govt offers IPRO to support RI's new capital IKN

North Penajam Paser District administration in East Kalimantan is preparing flagship projects ready for investment to ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 5:04 pm

Indonesia boosts labor-intensive sectors through KIPK program

The Ministry of Industry continues to increase productivity and competitiveness of labor-intensive industries through ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 4:46 pm

Minister asks parents to aware on four digital risks for children

Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafidhighlighted four key indicators that parents need to ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 4:44 pm

Indonesia cracks down on companies suppressing palm prices

President Prabowo Subianto has reportedly instructed a 10 percent increase in the price of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 4:21 pm

Danantara says new DSI policy won't affect existing export deals

Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund Danantara clarified that its newly established export firm, PT Danantara ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 4:08 pm

Stronger USD against rupiah creates momentum for exports: Minister

Agriculture Minister Andi Amran Sulaiman said the strengthening of the US dollar against the Indonesian rupiah could ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 3:37 pm

Indonesia, Philippines sign US$350 million countertrade deals

Indonesia and the Philippines' business entities signed two tripartite countertrade memorandums of understanding ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 3:30 pm

Indonesia eyes bigger export gains through global trade pacts

The Ministry of Trade is strengthening cooperation with the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Kadin) to ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 3:23 pm

Protecting Berau's sea turtles, preserving a global ecosystem

East Kalimantan has long been celebrated for its extraordinary marine wealth. But Berau, an integral slice of the ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 3:15 pm

Mouser Electronics Receives NXP's Top Customer Count Asia 2025 Award For the First Time

Mouser Electronics, Inc., the authorized global distributor with the newest electronic components and industrial ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 3:05 pm

Indonesia to deposit ILO fishing convention ratification

Indonesia Manpower Minister Yassierli is set to deposit the instrument of ratification of the International Labour ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 3:03 pm

DSI not export broker, only provides service fees: Danantara

Head of the State-Owned Enterprises Regulatory Body (BP BUMN) as well as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Danantara, ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 2:58 pm

TotalEnergies ENEOS Extends Solar Partnership with Ceres in Indonesia

TotalEnergies ENEOS successfully completed Phase 2 of a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) project with PT. ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 2:56 pm

SHARP Launches Next-Generation A3 Colour Multifunctional Printers

SHARP ABS (Asia Business Solutions Centre)is delighted to announce the launch of its latest lineup of ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 2:46 pm

Car Free Day helps cut emissions, improve air quality in Jakarta

The Jakarta Provincial Government has stated the implementation of Car Free Day (CFD) once in a week has proven ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 2:45 pm

APsystems Unveils New Hybrid & Off-Grid Energy Storage Solutions at SNEC 2026

APsystems showcases its latest solar-storage innovations at SNEC 2026 in Shanghai. Guided by the philosophy ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 2:38 pm

Magnitude-7.7 quake damages over 30 structures in North Sulawesi

Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) reported damage to at least 27 homes and two churches in ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 2:36 pm

Ministry expands strategies to improve teacher quality, welfare

The Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education has outlined several strategies to address a range of challenges faced ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 2:28 pm

No changes to mineral, coal profit-sharing scheme: Minister

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia emphasized that there will be no changes to the profit-sharing ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 2:22 pm

agnt8x Launches the World's First AI Agent Recruitment and Workforce Management Platform

agnt8x, the AI agent recruitment and workforce management platform built byEightX Labs Ltd, today opened to ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 2:11 pm

TWSC Presents Full-Stack Storage Solutions at COMPUTEX 2026 to Meet Diverse Demands of AI Together Scenarios

COMPUTEX 2026 opened in Taipei on June 2 under the theme AI Together. TWSC showcased its full-stack AI ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 1:49 pm

Indonesia taps Lemigas for 150 million-barrel Russian oil imports

Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Bahlil Lahadalia said he had tasked the oil and gas testing center, Lemigas, with ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 1:38 pm

Agriculture Ministry probes 300 palm oil firms over FFB prices

Minister of Agriculture Andi Amran Sulaiman announced that around 300 palm oil companies will be investigated for ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 1:26 pm

Ride Through a Sea of 900,000 Hydrangeas: Ulsan Namgu's 5th Jangsaengpo Hydrangea Festival Unveils the New Whale Kart

Ulsan's Namgu, known as an eco-cultural district and a symbol of Korea's whale heritage, will host the 5th ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 1:16 pm

BMKG lifts tsunami warning following Sulawesi Sea 7.7M earthquake

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has lifted the tsunami early warning following a magnitude ...

Antara News 8 Jun 2026 12:56 pm